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Caohai Lake

Caohai Lake, located in the outskirts of Weining County with an elevation of 2,200 meters, is a natural freshwater Lake found on Guizhou Plateau. Covering a total area of more than 45.5 square kilometers, this lake is also the largest plateau lake in Guizhou.

According to local historical records, there used to be four lakes in each direction. At a later date, these lakes became land. During the reign of Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), mountain torrents occurred and the floods poured into the basin making the basin become a vast lake.

The lake is abundant in various kinds of seaweed, hence the name Caohai Lake (Grass Lake). Caohai Lake is also abounds in fish, waterfowls and many other aquatic animals and plants. It provides a winter habitat for over 100 species of birds, including the black-necked crane.

Besides the wildlife, Caohai Lake also offers an enchanting view all year round.